Rehti-Jaakko

Language: FinnishPublished: July 11, 2022

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Subjects:

Sea stories Orphans Juvenile fiction Picaresque literature Seafaring life Great Britain History, Naval 19th century Great Britain. Royal Navy Officers Barges Thames River (England)

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Children & Young Adult Reading History - British

Authors:

Höcker, Gustav
1832 - 1911
Marryat, Frederick
1792 - 1848
Suppanen, Alma
1858 - 1937

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About this book

In the late 19th century, as industrialization transformed society, "Rehti-Jaakko" by Gustav Höcker emerges as a poignant exploration of resilience and moral integrity. This novel follows Jaakko, a boy born on a cargo ship along the Thames, navigating a childhood fraught with adversity and loss. Unique to this narrative are its vivid depictions of maritime life and the stark realities of working-class struggles. With themes of honor and survival woven throughout, "Rehti-Jaakko" offers a compelling lens into a tumultuous era. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work invites readers to reflect on the human spirit's capacity to endure amidst hardship, making it a vital addition to the canon of 19th-century literature.